In Good Company

In Good Company is a 2004 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Weitz. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, and Scarlett Johansson. In Good Company was released in the United States on December 6, 2004, by Universal Pictures. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $61 million worldwide. Plot Set in the corporate dominance of the working world, Dan Foreman is a 51-year-old advertising executive and head of sales for Sports America, a major sports magazine. Happily married with two daughters, 16-year-old Jana and 18-year-old Alex, who is preparing to enter college, Dan suddenly faces an unexpected life-changing event when his magazine is bought out by Globecom, an international corporation that promotes the corporate concept of “synergy”. After Dan is forced to fire several of his longtime colleagues, he is demoted and becomes the “wingman” of his new boss, Carter Duryea, a 26-year-old business school prodigy. While Dan develops clients through handshake deals and relationships, Carter champions the corporate creed of synergy, cross-promoting the magazine with the cell phone division and “Krispity Krunch”, a snack food also owned by Globecom.